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Wholesale Trade · Sioux Center, IA

Farmers Coop Society

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farmers Coop Society ranks #16,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$21,432
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Farmers Coop Society in Sioux Center, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,432. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Farmers Coop Society 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern Hydraulics, L.L.C. in Bessemer, AL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,481 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Farmers Coop Society compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Farmers Coop Society runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$21,432 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Farmers Coop Society.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGIANT STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38NUTRABLEND FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ABC TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ST. JOSEPH TOBACCO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEAST RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELG UTICA ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9XENA INTERNATIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDEPENDENT FOOD COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NATSU CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUSOUTH OIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GLOBAL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.R. VINAGRO CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LM SERVICES CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CLAIRE'S BOUTIQUES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNISHOW (USA) INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAIME MORENO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HORNER INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Farmers Coop Society, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Farmers Coop Society has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Farmers Coop Society in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Farmers Coop Society is the #728 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($21,432).

How Farmers Coop Society Compares

Farmers Coop Society's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-04-30

Last Inspection

2026-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,716

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $10,716 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$42,863

Current Penalty Amount

$21,432

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,431 from the initial assessment of $42,863. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Farmers Coop Society compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Farmers Coop Society Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $21,432 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,716 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Farmers Coop Society, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,432 here).

Afc Industries INC. $21,434 NY C&S Wholesale Grocers, INC. $21,443 FL Cherokee Brick & Tile Company $21,420 MS Southern Hydraulics, L.L.C. $21,481 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Giant Stone, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Nutrablend Foods LLC 2 insp. Lancaster, NY Abc Tire Recycling 2 insp. Kansas City, MO ST. Joseph Tobacco Company 2 insp. Saint Joseph, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Afc Industries INC.
College Point, NY
6 inspections $21,434
C&S Wholesale Grocers, INC.
Plant City, FL
2 inspections $21,443
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company
Jackson, MS
2 inspections $21,420
Airetech
North Little Rock, AR
0 inspections $0
Southern Hydraulics, L.L.C.
Bessemer, AL
2 inspections $21,481

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmers Coop Society safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Farmers Coop Society's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Farmers Coop Society have? ▼
Farmers Coop Society has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,432.
How many OSHA inspections has Farmers Coop Society had? ▼
Farmers Coop Society has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-04-30 and the most recent on 2026-02-04. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farmers Coop Society? ▼
Farmers Coop Society has been assessed $21,432 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,863 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Farmers Coop Society have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Farmers Coop Society has 13 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Farmers Coop Society operate in? ▼
Farmers Coop Society operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Farmers Coop Society rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Farmers Coop Society ranks #16,183 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Farmers Coop Society's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Farmers Coop Society's total OSHA penalty of $21,432 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Hydraulics, L.L.C. in Bessemer, AL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,481 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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